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Arun Kumar Adhikari is currently Independent Non-Executive Director at Voltas Ltd. since 2017, Independent Director at Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd., Director at Aditya Birla Retail Ltd. since 2016, Independent Director at Aditya Birla Capital Ltd. since 2017, Independent Non-Executive Director at Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd. since 2021, Director at Voltbek Home Appliances Pvt Ltd. since 2021, and Independent Director at Hindalco Industries Ltd. since 2024.
Former roles include Chairman at Unilever Japan KK from 2006 to 2009, Director and Managing Director-Home & Personal Care at Hindustan Unilever Ltd. from 2004 to 2014, Independent Non-Executive Director at UltraTech Cement Ltd. from 2013 to 2024, Independent Non-Executive Director at Vodafone Idea Ltd. from 2018 to 2024, Senior Vice President-Laundry at Unilever India Ltd. from 2009 to 2014, Member at Advertising Standards Council of India from 2000 to 2006, Member at The Market Research Society of India from 2000 to 2006, Member at Indian Soap & Toiletries Makers' Association from 2000 to 2006, Member at The Indian Society of Advertisers from 2000 to 2006, Independent Director at Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd., Director at Unilever Asia Pvt Ltd. Education includes an undergraduate degree from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in 1975 and an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Calcutta in 1977.
Arun Kumar Adhikari active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| VOLTAS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 08/06/2017 |
| ADITYA BIRLA CAPITAL LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 26/06/2017 |
| ADITYA BIRLA FASHION AND RETAIL LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 19/05/2021 |
| HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 01/05/2024 |
Voltbek Home Appliances Pvt Ltd.
Voltbek Home Appliances Pvt Ltd. Sells refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves and washing machines through an online platform | Director/Board Member | 17/08/2021 |
Aditya Birla Retail Ltd.
Aditya Birla Retail Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Owns and operates super markets and retail outlets | Director/Board Member | 12/12/2016 |
Former positions of Arun Kumar Adhikari
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| VODAFONE IDEA LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 30/08/2024 |
| ULTRATECH CEMENT LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 17/07/2024 |
Unilever India Ltd. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2014 |
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| Private companies | 19 |
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Hindalco Industries Ltd.
Hindalco Industries Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Produces and markets aluminum & copper products | Non-Energy Minerals |
Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells beauty and personal care products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Voltas Ltd.
Voltas Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and sells cooling appliances, cold storage products, textile machinery and mining & construction equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
Vodafone Idea Ltd.
Vodafone Idea Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless telecommunications services | Communications |
UltraTech Cement Ltd.
UltraTech Cement Ltd. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures and distributes cement and concrete | Non-Energy Minerals |
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Aditya Birla Retail Ltd.
Aditya Birla Retail Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Owns and operates super markets and retail outlets | Retail Trade |
Unilever Japan KK
Unilever Japan KK Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Produces and sells foods and home and personal care products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Advertising Standards Council of India | |
Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd.
Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Engages in broadcasting of televisions channels and multimedia platforms | Consumer Services |
Aditya Birla Capital Ltd.
Aditya Birla Capital Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides life and health insurance & asset management services | Finance |
Unilever Asia Pvt Ltd.
Unilever Asia Pvt Ltd. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures fast-moving consumer goods | Producer Manufacturing |
The Market Research Society of India
The Market Research Society of India Operates as a non-profit organization that provides services for the improvement of the market research industry | |
Indian Soap & Toiletries Makers' Association | |
The Indian Society of Advertisers
The Indian Society of Advertisers Operates advertising organization | |
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd.
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd. Engages in fashion retail business | |
Voltbek Home Appliances Pvt Ltd.
Voltbek Home Appliances Pvt Ltd. Sells refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves and washing machines through an online platform | |
Unilever India Ltd. |
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